Door Blinds

Arranging the room in a modern style, instead of doors you can install blinds. This functional and original solution will transform the room, allow you to play with the interior and design of individual items. Door blinds have an affordable price, suitable for apartments of any size.

The arrangement of the apartment is not only the purchase of new furniture and surface finishing, but also involves the purchase of new doors. When you want something unusual, you can install blinds instead. An unusual solution will decorate the modern interior, give it a vividness. It is important to consider that blinds act only as partitions between rooms or are used for zoning.If it is planned to replace the entrance doors with them, the products are combined with the usual canvas.

What is the difference between blinds:

• Original design. Door louvers have not yet received widespread use, but because they look unusual and attract attention. Manufacturers offer models of different colors, which simplifies their selection to a specific interior.
• Low weight. Lightness is one of the advantages of blinds. They weigh less than the door several times and do not load openings. Thanks to this they can be transported to any distance.
• The possibility of zoning. Blinds, purchased instead of the door, allow you to divide the space into parts. Arrangement of functional areas is a suitable option for a studio apartment and large halls. To this end, you can specifically create partitions for the delimitation of the room.
• Easy installation. Even a novice can handle installation of blinds. They have a clear design and do not require the use of specialized tools.
• Functionality. Models are easy to fold and unfold. If necessary, blinds can be removed or moved to a new location, and during operation it is possible to regulate the amount of light entering the room.

Despite the large number of positives, blinds have a number of disadvantages.

• Products are not able to provide sound insulation, because you will hear everything that happens in the next room or area.
• The service life and durability of products is several times lower than that of ordinary doors. However, it is not difficult to replace blinds with new ones, because this operation is carried out every few years.
• Models require constant care: the elements must be regularly cleaned from dust.

Blinds are not able to protect the room from getting inside, because they are not used to replace the entrance doors. To strengthen the products using metal shutters, making the structure more durable. In addition, blinds are not suitable for every interior.

Blinds are used to separate rooms. Manufacturers offer several models of these accessories. First of all, they are divided into horizontal and vertical. The first act as the most famous and common type of blinds.Elements are arranged parallel to the coating, if necessary, open and close.

Upright accessories can reach the floor or end above, the slats have different widths and, as a rule, are made of fabric.

Besides, products are divided into types depending on the function, design features and aesthetic characteristics:

• Sliding. The original solution, referring to the Asian style in the interior. An option for those who appreciate the high functionality and practicality of products in combination with an unusual design. They are installed directly on the door and are moved apart with them. Such blinds will look good on the balcony, in country houses.
• Decorative. Play a purely aesthetic role. Lightweight blinds almost do not protect the room from light, dust or dirt, however, they can be made in irregular colors, decorated with patterns and small details. Will be suitable for installation on additional partitions in the room.
• Folding. Modern design idea, invented and implemented by German experts.Blinds consist of a continuous cloth of fabric on which folds are parallel to each other. The model is durable and ductile, retains its original appearance for a long time. Blinds will be suitable for interiors in which accurate lines and strictly observed proportions prevail.

• Harmonic. Vertical doorways connected by fabric or leather. They are assembled with the help of a rail that goes from above or below using special fasteners. The model is used as partitions or for cabinets including built-in.
• Curtains blinds. Lightness, a variety of colors, unusual design - all these are the advantages of this model. Mostly they are installed on the balcony, because accessories additionally serve to protect the room from bright sunlight. Blinds are carried out in rich color scale, have compact dimensions and differ in simplicity of installation.
• Anti-vandal. Models are characterized by increased resistance to external mechanical stress. They are equipped with anti-burglary roller shutters that serve to strengthen the structure. Models can be installed on doorways of any size,at the same time the area is fully closed. In the event of an emergency, the shutters are easily opened without interfering with the evacuation. The advantage of protective roller shutters is the fact that they are completely invisible in the raised state.

Accessories are made from different types of raw materials. From this depend on the operational and external characteristics of products, their appearance and service life. It also affects the price, which depends on the specific brand. Types of blinds depending on the materials used:

• Wood.
• Metallic.
• Plastic.
• Iron.
• Glass.
• Silicone.
• Aluminum.

Accessories made of wood look original, suitable for interiors made in natural colors, minimalist premises. However, the tree is susceptible to moisture, it burns easily. Metal (iron, aluminum) blinds are durable and wear-resistant, however, they weigh a lot and are not suitable for classic rooms. And accessories from glass will decorate super modern interiors. To extend the life of the blinds covered with protective agents and impregnations that reduce the negative impact of the environment.

Silicone models are a modern solution that looks unusual and conceptual. They additionally protect the room from dust and dirt particles, are distinguished by low weight and ease of transportation. Such accessories can be transparent, only nominally playing the role of a door partition. However, the model is perfect for zoning and visual differentiation of different parts of the room, at the same time creating the effect of the unity of space.

Blind dimensions are directly related to the width and height of the doorway. They can close it completely or not reach the floor, which is also taken into account when buying. Standard consider the blinds are rectangular in size, however, there are also square models. Sometimes blinds occupy only half of the doorway or have an unusual shape - it all depends on the design ideas of the owner of the room. Production of accessories to order allows you to specify any dimensions of products.

Blinds are made in a wide range of colors, which allows you to pick them up for almost any interior:

• White accessories are versatile, they fit perfectly into a monochrome design.
• Well combined with other objects and blinds, made in sand and vanilla tones.
• When choosing variegated models, special attention should be paid to the compatibility of colors. Blinds should be in harmony with the basic shade of the room and not create the effect of cluttering tones.

• Made in pastel shades blinds complement the bedroom or light kitchen. In this case, it is recommended to avoid sharp color transitions, making out the whole room in a calm range.
• Playing with contrasts is an option for an Art Nouveau room. Blinds can have a shade opposite to a wall covering, giving to the room vivacity and dynamism.

Door louvers perform the role of partitions, limiting both rooms and zones. Depending on the installation location, accessories of different widths and lengths are chosen, and this also affects the functions they perform. So, blinds can play a purely decorative role or hide part of the room from prying eyes.

Where to install the door blinds:

• In the doorway.
• On the balcony door with a window.
• As interior doors.
• In the pantry.
• In the toilet.
• In the dressing room.

The most common option is the installation in the doorway - the solution is practical and functional. When installing blinds between rooms, no reinforced roller shutters are required, any materials will do.

Installation of door shutters is done by hand. First of all, you should decide on the type of installation of accessories. The most common type stands outdoor. In this case, the box with the roller blade is located above the doorway, and the tires are on the side of it. Built-in installation involves the installation of fasteners inside the niche, and for the combined need a special notch in the upper part.

Installation steps for door louvers:

• Before installation, check the louver component.
• Every 40-50 cm marks are made, after which they drill holes for fasteners.
• The outer surface of the plank is drilled.
• The construction is aligned horizontally and vertically using the building level.
• Places for drilling through parts are marked; there they will be fixed to the wall.
• Perforator drilled holes reaching to the drive.
• The control mechanism and assembled shutters are installed.
• Final fixture rolling shutters.

At the last stage final finishing of blinds is made. Dirt, construction dust is removed, accessories and decorative plugs are installed. If necessary, the seams are sealed, the seams are waterproofed. Special impregnation protects accessories from rotting and the formation of ice.

In the next video you can see how to install the roller shutter in the doorway.